I’ll be at the Orlando Book Festival this Saturday, talking graphic novels at 11am with fellow authors Mike Maihack and Jonathan Maberry and then signing from 3-5. I’ll have Red’s Planet: Book One available and a sneak peek at Red’s Planet: Friends and Foes. Come on out!

That’s right, after three years, Red’s Planet returns to where it all began: the web! Starting June 2017, Red’s Planet will once again be a webcomic, as I preview the upcoming graphic novel, Red’s Planet Book 2: Friends and Foes. Head over to the new Red’s Planet Comics section to check it out!

Description: Many comics and graphic novel creators start out as fans and fandom today is providing young writers and artists more opportunities to explore and develop their work. Panelists will discuss why fandom is important in supporting new creators, what were their experiences in fandom and how did it help or hinder the development of their work and how they feel as mentors for the next generations of comics creators.

Eddie will be at Heroes Landing, a great family friendly comic shop in Clermont Florida, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday for Free Comic Book Day. He’ll have copies of Red’s Planet for purchase PLUS some fun FREE extras like trading cards and mini posters. Come by and say hello!

After 16 years (9 of development, 5 of a webcomic, and 2 on book production) the day has finally arrived and Red’s Planet: Book One: A World Away From Home is here. It’s been an incredible journey that has certainly had its ups and downs.

Over the years of my career, I’ve been lucky enough to eke out a living as a cartoonist. I’ve done a little illustration work, penciled a few comic books, worked on big animated feature films, written and drawn for a really popular TV show, and even sketched a few disgruntled tourists along the way. But Red’s Planet is the first time since my college years that I’ve created something of my own. And I’m humbled that Abrams published it and that people other than my family want to read it.

There are many people who helped along the way, and I would once again like to thank them here. So, thanks to:

Alien-A-Day #49—Humans. A carbon-based bipedal life form from the planet Earth (or Terra, or Sol-3, or “Not THERE Again”, depending on where you bought your map). Humans are relatively average in size—not the tallest beings in the galaxy and certainly not the smallest. The have a tendency to see themselves as more important than they actually are, and, despite having relatively large brains, most of their energy seems to be directed to their equally large mouths. They are a race of artists, poets, and great inventors. They also thrive on conflict, and when there is none, they seemingly manufacture it out of nothing and in large quantities. But in those rare times that they do set aside their selfishness, they have heart that is unequaled.

Alien-A-Day #48—Felinoids. Numerous species of these cat-like races are found throughout the galaxy, like Leodeans, Tigons, Saborans, Pantherians, and Fluffies. Though they are all very different in their social evolution and culture, they do share some similar characteristics, among which are sleeping through a large portion of the day, clawing furniture, freaking out for no apparent reason, and love for cardboard boxes.

Preview Book One

Red’s Planet, an intergalactic graphic novel fantasy series from award-winning cartoonist Eddie Pittman (writer/story artist for Disney’s hit TV series Phineas and Ferb) and published by Amulet Books, is a nonstop adventure with a unique cast of characters unlike any you’ve ever seen before.